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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.88, 646.32 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.88, 646.32 and 248.48 is: 372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.88 : 646.32 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.88/646.32 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.88x = 646.32 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.88x = 160,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,597.59/430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.72

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